Madrid Prado Museum Tour & VIP Botin Lunch
4 hours
Max 7 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Madrid, Spain
About this activity
Visit two Madrid icons—the legendary Prado Museum and the world’s oldest restaurant—with an expert art and food guide on the only tour of its kind in Madrid.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Prado Museum and a full lunch with wine at Botín, the world's oldest restaurant.
- Sink your teeth into Botín’s legendary roast suckling pig, prepared in the original 300-year-old ovens, during an intimate lunch.
- Explore the kitchen and underground wine cellars at Botín during a behind-the-scenes tour before they open to the public.
- Chat one-on-one with your guide—an expert in art, history, and Madrid—and get their insider advice for the rest of your time in the city.
- Make the most of your time in the Prado Museum on a curated 90-minute tour of the highlights.
- Explore the Literary Quarter and Plaza Mayor on a guided cultural walk through two Madrid neighborhoods.
Full description
Get ready to take a deep dive into two of Madrid’s most legendary locations on this Prado Museum and Botín tour. Your guide—an expert in art, history, and food—will bring the essential paintings to life on a carefully curated Prado tour so you don’t have to worry about navigating the 7,000+ pieces of art on your own. After a guided cultural stroll through the Literary Quarter and Historic Center, your small group will head to Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour before settling in for a three-course lunch featuring their specialty, suckling pig.
In one very exciting morning, you'll walk the most storied museum halls and cobblestone streets of Madrid on the only tour to combine a visit to the Prado Museum with lunch at the oldest restaurant in the world, Botín. And there’s no more fitting spot to meet than right in front of Francisco Goya’s statue outside the Prado! Before skipping the line to access Spain’s greatest art collection on your Prado tour, your expert guide will set the scene for the dramatic stories you’re about to hear.
And into the museum you go! Your 1.5-hour Prado tour will cover 15–20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s rich past, including Las Meninas. Discover the characters and events that inspired this work of art, and let your guide surprise you with stories that reveal the minds behind the paintings. From Velazquez and Goya to Bosch and Titian, your expert guide will give you a firm footing to appreciate and understand each painting. At the end of your Prado tour, you'll have a 30-minute break to check out the gift shop or grab a snack in the cafe.
Next up, it's time for a stroll through the picturesque Literary Quarter, known as the onetime stomping grounds of many of Spain’s literary greats. You'll walk down the cobblestone streets right into Plaza Mayor. This bustling square is bursting with history, which your guide will share as you pause to admire and soak in all the activity around you.
Finally, it’s time to head to the world’s oldest restaurant—Sobrino de Botín—for a three-course Spanish feast. Wave goodbye to the crowds outside as you’re invited in before opening to explore the empty restaurant. On a special VIP Botin tour, your guide will give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this record-breaking eatery. Step into the kitchen and hidden underground tunnels before sitting down for a three-course meal in the historic dining room.
The star of lunch is the roasted suckling pig, still made in Botín’s original 300-year-old ovens, served with market-fresh vegetables and followed by dessert. All of this, of course, is washed down with plenty of Rioja red wine. As a plus, this intimate meal is the perfect moment to get expert answers to all your burning Madrid questions from your guide.
We’ll part ways after lunch, having crossed two Madrid essentials off your must-see list in just one morning. Where most tourists barely scratch the surface, you’ll know how these two icons fit into Madrid’s larger story.
Meeting point
Start Location
Outside the Prado Museum at the statue of GOYA , Madrid , ES
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Know before you book
- The tour is in English.
- This tour is not recommended for vegans.
- This tour includes at least 2 km of walking; therefore, we do not recommend this tour for guests with mobility issues.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- While there are vegetarian options, please note that the highlight of Botin Restaurant is the suckling pig!
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Devour comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Madrid government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know before you go
- Meeting time is 10min before the tour star time to check in. If a guest is more than 5min late, they should go to first stop (stated in confirmation email).
- Devour comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Madrid government guidelines for the most up to date information
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Dietary Accommodations
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Gluten free (not celiacs)
- Dairy free
- Non-alcoholic options
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.